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First-year guard Tyler Cochran attempts a 3-pointer Feb. 7 during NIU's 57-54 win over Kent State University at the Convocation Center.

Men’s basketball earns its first win of 2020-21 in final non-conference game

By Kyle Mathas | December 18, 2020

DeKalb — The men’s basketball team recorded its first win of the season Friday against the Chicago State University Cougars, 64-54. The Huskies got the win behind the shooting of sophomore guard Tyler Cochran, scoring 15 points on the night. He...

Halftime at the NIU Convocation Center Dec. 18, in DeKalb.

Huskies lead Cougars at halftime in DeKalb

By Jarrett Huff | December 18, 2020

DeKALB — At halftime in men’s basketball’s final non-conference game of the season Friday, the Huskies hold a nine-point lead over the Chicago State Cougars. Sophomore guard Kaleb Thornton got the start over junior guard Darius Beane and got...

Northern Illinois junior forward Zool Kueth, left, fights for a rebound with Iowa junior guard Joe Wieskamp, right, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Huskies look to right ship against non-conference rival

By Kyle Mathas | December 18, 2020

DeKalb —The men’s basketball team looks for its first win of the season against Chicago State University Friday.  The Huskies will be playing their first game in five days after losing by over 50 points to the third-ranked University of Iowa....

Iowa center Luka Garza drives to the basket ahead of Northern Illinois forward Chinedu Okanu, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Iowa City, Iowa.

Third-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes rout Huskies

By Wes Sanderson | December 13, 2020

Iowa City, IOWA — Men’s basketball fell 106-53 against the third-ranked University of Iowa Hawkeyes, Sunday at Carver Hawkeye arena in Iowa City. NIU falls to 0-5 on the season, and 0-4 in non-conference play. NIU was led by junior center Adong...

NIU Head Coach Mark Montgomery (second from the left) talks with junior forward Chinedu Kingsley Okanu (right) during a timeout Dec. 8, after Kingsley Okanu picked up a blocking foul late in NIU's 79-70 Loss to Ball State at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb.

Men’s basketball drops first game in MAC play to Ball State

By Kyle Mathas | December 9, 2020

DeKALB — The men’s basketball team fell in overtime Tuesday to open up Mid-American Conference play against the Ball State University Cardinals, 79-70.  The Huskies are now 0-1 in MAC play with the loss and 0-4 on the season. NIU junior guard...

Entrance 2 of the NIU Convocation Center Sep. 2, 2020, in DeKalb, Illinois.

Men’s basketball leads Ball State at the half in first game of MAC play

By Jarrett Huff | December 8, 2020

DeKalb — At the end of the first half in 2020-21 Mid-American Conference play, the men’s basketball team leads the Ball State University Cardinals Tuesday 34-28. The last first half of MAC play occurred March 6 on senior night at the NIU Convocation...

Sophomore guard Trendon Hankerson surveys the floor Feb. 1 during NIU's 70-55 win over Miami University–Ohio at the Convocation Center.

Huskies drop third straight non-conference game

By Kyle Mathas | December 6, 2020

DeKalb — The men’s basketball team fell Saturday for their third straight loss, this time against the University of Pittsburgh Panthers.  The Huskies were no match against the Panthers, losing by 30 points and giving the Panthers their first win...

Then-first-year guard Tyler Cochran looks to get the edge on a screen Monday during NIU's 65-48 win against Longwood University at the Convocation Center.

Huskies struggle to find shooting rhythm in blowout loss

By Kyle Mathas | December 2, 2020

DeKALB —  The men’s basketball team lost their second game of the season Wednesday to Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville in blowout fashion, 73 to 53.  SIUE led by 20 points or more for most of the game and were led by junior forward...

Head coach Mark Montgomery contests a call in a Dec. 2 game against Chicago State. Montgomery has coached the Huskies to their best start since his 2011 arrival, and the team is one win away from beating last season’s total wins.

Huskies struggle to score in first half against Cougars

By Jarrett Huff | December 2, 2020

DeKalb — At halftime, NIU men's basketball trails the Southern Illinois University–Edwardsville Cougars 34-18 in a game where very little is going NIU’s way. SIUE junior forward Sidney Wilson leads all players with 12 points. NIU’s top scorer...

Then sophomore guard Darius Beane drives to the basket in a Jan. 25 game against Western Michigan University at the NIU Convocation Center. Beane scored 13 points in the last game against UIC.

Men’s basketball looks for first win of season against SIUE

By Kyle Mathas | December 2, 2020

DeKalb – The men’s basketball team looks to bounce back Wednesday after a loss Nov. 25 to open the 2020-21 season. The Huskies blew a 20-point lead to University of Illinois–Chicago, losing 65-61. The Huskies were led by sophomore guard Tyler...

NCAA cancels all sporting events for 2019-20 school year

Men’s basketball adds Pittsburgh to non-conference schedule

By Northern Star Staff | December 1, 2020

DeKALB — The men’s basketball’s game against DePaul University will not be played due to COVID-19 concerns. To make up for the missed game, the Huskies will travel 6 p.m. Saturday to the University of Pittsburgh. DePaul University paused all...

UIC Junior guard RayQuawndis Mitchell (left) hits the game-winning three over NIU sophomore guard Tyler Cochran Nov. 25, during NIU's 65-61 loss to UIC at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb, Illinois

Men’s basketball crumbles in second half against UIC

By Kyle Mathas | November 25, 2020

DeKALB — The Huskies suffered a heartbreaking loss Wednesday to the University of Illinois–Chicago Flames to open the season at the NIU Convocation Center. The Huskies blew a 20-point lead in their game after leading 38-18 heading into halftime....